Alaska lawmakers from fishing-dependent communities are proposing a series of bills aimed at rescuing the state's struggling seafood industry. These ideas, presented in draft recommendations reviewed during a two-day hearing, span a range of strategies from bolstering international marketing to supporting workers and fostering innovation.
The Joint Legislative Task Force Evaluating Alaska’s Seafood Industry, convened to address the industry's challenges, proposes enhancing the marketing of Alaska fish on a global scale. They also advocate for developing new products, including non-traditional options like protein powder, nutritional supplements, and fish oil, to expand market reach and diversify revenue streams. Addressing the workforce shortage is another key focus. Recommendations include increasing investment in worker training through public-private partnerships, providing tax credits or grants to encourage the hiring of Alaska residents, and offering direct aid to fishery workers and fishing-dependent communities through housing subsidies or the development of new housing projects. The draft also highlights the need for improved infrastructure, such as shared community cold-storage facilities, to reduce operating costs for small businesses.The task force recognizes the importance of a sustainable seafood industry and recommends changes in seafood taxes, incentivizing companies to invest in modernization, product diversification, and environmentally responsible practices. The draft proposes more state and federal funding for fisheries research, emphasizing the need for seamless data sharing between state, federal, and private researchers. Furthermore, the recommendations call for expanding mariculture operations by streamlining permitting and financing processes. The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) plays a crucial role in these plans, with the draft calling for a more prominent role in promoting the quality and sustainability of Alaska seafood, including the burgeoning mariculture sector. However, lawmakers acknowledge that ASMI's current structure and funding levels may require adjustments to effectively carry out these expanded responsibilities
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